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School Plus Consultation
The Government wants you involved with Schools Plus
What is Schools Plus?
Schools Plus is a new educational policy being developed to achieve the
government’s goal that: All young people are in education, skills, or
structured learning, relevant to their needs and abilities, until the
age of 18.
Why has Schools Plus been developed?
Schools Plus has been developed because we need to do more to support
young people to stay at school, get good qualifications, and
participate in training, education, and employment that sets them up
for a positive future. This also links to the Unified Skills Strategy,
which is about increasing the skills of the workforce and how we use
skills in the workplace. The Skills Strategy proposes actions
focused on young people in work relating to improving access to careers
advice, increasing learning and training opportunities, and providing
advice to employers on how they can better support young people in the
workforce.
How will these changes alter the way I learn?
Schools Plus will provide more flexibility and options, and it will use
a more personalised approach so that all students have the chance to
explore their interests. In particular, Schools Plus will benefit young
people whose needs are not currently met in the schooling system.
How will these changes affect me?
For many students, families and whānau, Schools Plus will support the
intentions they already have – it will support young people to stay at
school, get the qualifications they need, and go on to a tertiary
provider for further training or education. It will also support young
people seeking to take up an apprenticeship, or enter an industry where
they can get further training and add to their qualifications.
What can I do?
Schools Plus has significant implications for young people in changing
your education system. As the key group this policy affects we want to
ensure firstly that young people understand the Schools Plus policy and
secondly your views are taken into account in implementing the policy.
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